© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
50 Pence - Charles III Britannia & Liberty ; Gold Proof
2024 year| Gold (.9999) | 0.8 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#399103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Portrait of Britannia and Liberty, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· BRITANNIA AND LIBERTY ·
2024 · 1/40 OZ 999.9 FINE GOLD
Designers: Joseph Menna, Gordon Summers
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued jointly by The Royal Mint and the United States Mint, engraved by both chief engravers of their respective mints, the first time Britannia and Liberty have featured on a coin together. Issue limit: 1,786.
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Charles III (Britannia & Liberty; Gold Proof) 2024 coin is that it features a unique design that combines the iconic image of Britannia, the symbol of Britain, with the image of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy. This design was created to commemorate the reign of Charles III, who is depicted on the obverse of the coin. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item.
